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ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Oamaru motel in Oamaru North with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Executive One Bedroom Suite | Living area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Studio Access Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

Map
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru, 9400
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    12 min walk
  • North Otago Museum
    20 min walk
  • Forrester Gallery
    2 min drive
  • Oamaru (OAM)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Executive One Bedroom Suite

Executive One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 2

2 Bedrooms Unit 2

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Access Room

Studio Access Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 Bedroom Spa Unit

1 Bedroom Spa Unit

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Spa

Studio Spa

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedrooms Unit 1

2 Bedrooms Unit 1

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 Bedroom Family Unit

1 Bedroom Family Unit

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Private kitchen

Two-Bedroom Apartment with SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Studio-Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom amenities

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

SPA Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen

One-Bedroom Apartment with SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Executive 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Oamaru

At ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Oamaru North motel include National Bank and Forrester Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oamaru Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galleon Complex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Indian Kitchen Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

Eco-certified Oamaru motel in Oamaru North with free parking
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge also features a picnic area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Oamaru motel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.

This Oamaru motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 15 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Yep, ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge on 22 Nov 2024 start from AU$163.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

The closest beach to ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge is Bushy Beach (4.2 km).

Does ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

No, ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge?

Furry friends are welcome at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge, with food and water bowls on offer.

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 262 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very comfy beds, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night in Oamaru
Great to be back, love Oamaru
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oamaru comfort plus
Welcomed with a mini glass bottle of milk, complimentary muffins and wee chocs. Lovely spacious and comfortable room. The bathroom was tidy but still quite nineties, with an enjoyable but noisy spa bath. Excellent shower. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us as stop on way to rugby in Dunedin, also saw penguins and seals
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Disliked: Staff & service
The heater in the room had not been switched on prior to our arrival and took quite some time to warm up, not what you want on a cold winters nigh. Apart from that 5\10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ange

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude, Paraparaumu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the Pink concert. No issues good communication from staff and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An older motel trying hard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all great stop over , staff fabulous complimentary muffins for our room and gd size milk for 4 people for night and moring cuppa. Plenty room and couches in lounge. Stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was supposed to pay at property but they precharged before arrival so couldn’t use the credit card I wanted to so cost me in fees
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Abid

No mixer in bathroom sink and kitchen. No flexible with check out for late arrivals. We were told that we have to check out at 10am or we will incur 25$ charge even though we arrived at 9pm and only asked for half an hour extra for checkout
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

You Bao

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice everything was so clean and tidy. Cooking pot, utensils, and cutlery were provided. It was so convenient. The price was also reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023